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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.16, 224.61 and 126.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.16, 224.61 and 126.31 is: 173.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.16 : 224.61 = 126.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.16/224.61 = 126.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.16x = 224.61 × 126.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.16x = 28,370.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,370.24/163.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.88

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